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Bart's Bash
Sunday 16 th September 2pm. Join the world sailing community for the 5 th annual Bart's Bash in memory of Andrew Bart Simpson. This will be one single handicap start and we will enter your own results into the Bart's bash website so you can have your own world position for that race! All donations this year can go to a club cause so I will earmark the donations and if
Published 19:47 on 11 Sep 2018
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From Wednesday 5th September: Racing starts at 6.30pm
The nights are drawing in and the light fading . The starting gun will move to the earlier time of 6.30pm.
Published 21:40 on 31 Aug 2018
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Congratulations Archie: Northern Honda Rib Champion 2018!
Archie competed in the area final at Scammonden on Saturday to be crowned RYA Northern Region Honda Rib champion. He will represent DRSC in the final at the Southampton boat show in September, competing for the ultimate prize.. a rib! Bring it home Archie! Thanks to Steve Scullion who has provided fantastic introduction to rib handling and training for the kids preparing for the Honda rib challenge over many years producing
Published 21:28 on 31 Aug 2018
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Skiffs, lasers, fifteens and handicap fleet all have a thrilling bank Holiday regatta.
At the end of last year when sailing committee reviewed the feasibility of combining the Scottish skiff series event with a laser grand prix and a club regatta all from one committee boat, it sounded ambitious but meticulous preparation and calculation of beat lengths for wind speeds by Howard showed us all his true expertise as a race officer. News got that DRSC was the place to be with visitors from as far afield as
Published 21:16 on 31 Aug 2018
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Family Week
We had all kinds of weather this week but the sunshine from the smiling faces was constant! People were taken out in boats, loads of kids (and adults) had a go at windsurfing (Helen from the bar being one of them) and sometimes the kids just jumped about on the windsurf boards because it was too windy but had a great time making new friends. Nearly everyone took to the water helming, crewing or going
Published 14:34 on 31 Aug 2018
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August Bank Holiday celebrations 25th/26th August. Regatta and Band
What better way to celebrate the Bank Holiday. Some fun racing followed by socialising in the bar and enjoying the band. If you want to race, sign up and enter by Thursday 23rd August for the early bird bargain. All club members and their friends are welcome to come along for the band. Stay over and camp to make a real weekend of it.
Published 18:38 on 20 Aug 2018
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Don't miss our Bank Holiday Regatta 25/26 August
An action packed weekend of racing with separate courses for the fast skiff classes and fleet starts for flying fifteens and lasers and good quality handicap racing. Live music Saturday night. NOR and SUSIS published on the website calendar pages. If you want to be out on the water but not sailing please volunteer as a rib crew. Front row seat to watch the action. Click to go to booking page.
Published 21:47 on 11 Aug 2018
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Outstanding performance at the Nationals for Derwent Mirror sailors
You will have noticed the increase in red sails recently as the DRSC Mirror fleet makes a comeback! )575222:original( Six Derwent boats went to Ullswater to compete in the Mirror Nationals last week and put on an amazing performance, bringing in a large haul of silverware! Ed Coady and Abi Cowley came second overall, only a few points off becoming National champions, while Oscar Shilling and Patrick
Published 16:38 on 28 Jul 2018
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DERWENT FAMILY WEEK
When is it: 20 th August to 24 th August 2018 What is it: Exactly what the name says – 5 whole days to spend having fun on and off the water with your family. 10.30 am starts – lunch – 4 pm finish! It's a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time in beautiful surroundings away from the "screens"!! We have loads of activities planned and it is all included in
Published 06:59 on 19 Jul 2018
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Topper Open
A fantastic day Derwent Reservoir at it's best. Sun, a good breeze, and lots of people enjoying themselves. Well done and thanks to Richard and his team.
Published 09:22 on 15 Jul 2018
